Photos courtesy of Beth of courtesy Shedd Photos January/February 2020 January/February 2020 Registration Wellesley Residents: - Thursday, January 2nd at 9:30 a.m. Non-Wellesley Residents: - Friday, January 3rd at 9:30 a.m. All programs require pre-registration unless otherwise noted PLEASE NOTE: Registration for Personal Training Begins Tuesday, December 31st at 10:00 a.m. The mission of the Wellesley Council on Aging is to serve as the primary resource for residents over the age of 60; to empower individuals to reach their goals; to offer comprehensive programs, services, and assistance that optimize quality of life; and to enable meaningful connections and collaborations that inspire a spirit of community across generations in our town. How To Register: From our Interim Director, Judith Webster There are three ways to register for programs: It has been a busy fall at the COA and Rose Amy Credit: Photo 1. Online through MyActiveCenter (https://myactivecenter.com) we are making some changes you’ll 2. In-person, during open registration, at the TPC begin to see in the coming weeks 3. By phone: 781-235-3961 which will make your visits and Please note: Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. for all methods participation even more safe and listed above. Online registration is available if you have enjoyable. First, we are having a received your keytag and created a MyActiveCenter account. handicap assist door opener installed outside the handicapped accessible IMPORTANT: For fee-based activities, you MUST pay restroom adjacent to the Schuler at the time of registration (see chart below for accepted Multi-Purpose Room on the first floor. payment methods): This button will operate in the same Registration Method Form of payment accepted manner as others throughout the Center and will make it easier for our MyActiveCenter Credit Card seniors who could use some assistance with large, heavy doors. Secondly, we’re In-person at TPC Credit Card, Cash, Check installing shades on the interior windows and doors of the Shuler Multi- (payable to Town of Wellesley) Purpose Room on the first floor and theWellesley American Council on Aging Legion seconda ryPost color palette Room with seconda on ry logo By Phone Credit Card the second floor. This will allow us to better see any projections such as movies and slide presentations and provide privacy and lighting conditions NOTE: MyActiveCenter.com is a secure site (https) - for groups that require it. does not store credit card information - nor does Continued on page 3 MySeniorCenter when staff key in a card number. This newsletter was funded in part by a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Page 1 Wellesley Council on Program Information and Policies Aging Staff: Age Policy Filled Classes/Waitlist Judith Webster, Priority is given to Wellesley residents age 60 and You are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Interim Director of Senior Services over. If space permits, non-Wellesley residents age Programs are filled on a first come, first served 60 and over are welcome to participate. Individuals basis. We do not “hold” spots. Once a program Kate Burnham, Health and Social Services Administrator under age 60 are invited to participate if space fills, you may call or visit the COA to be added permits. If a certain program is restricted to to the waiting list. For programs requiring pre- Amy Rose, Senior Activities Coordinator Wellesley residents only, it will be noted in the registration and/or fee-based programs, drop-ins Andria DeSimone, Office Administrator description. Please note that many of our are not permitted. To check your waitlist status, Sally Miller, Volunteer Coordinator programs require pre-registration. please call the COA. Rachel Tannenbaum, Interim Transportation Coordinator Program Cancellation Programs that do not attain the minimum enroll- Fitness Participants Rick Waldman, Bus Driver ment will be cancelled one business day in advance YOUR FITNESS FORMS MUST BE of the scheduled start date. Full tuition will be Dana Wilson, Bus Driver UPDATED FOR 2020 refunded. We reserve the right to reschedule or Richard Howell, Bus Driver change classes. You will be called if your class is All individuals who participate in fitness Dawnmarie Cole, Custodian, FMD cancelled, otherwise, plan on attending. programs offered by the Wellesley COA are required to sign our Exercise Release and Participant Agreement. Forms will Friends of the Wellesley Make Up Classes One potential make-up date will be agreed upon be distributed on the first class date (for COA Leadership by instructors and staff for all fee-based programs group classes) or membership start date that run several consecutive weeks. All students (for fitness room). Forms must be reviewed Peter Godfrey will have this information prior to registration. and updated annually. Fred Keuthen No refunds will be given if you cannot attend the Joan Sullivan make-up class. Make up dates/times may differ from the regularly scheduled class day/time. Inclement Weather Policy Wellesley COA All COA activities (day and evening) will Refund Policies be cancelled when Wellesley Public Schools Board of Directors Cancelled Class are closed. The COA bus will not run when Wellesley Public Schools are closed. Full Refund will be given for a cancelled class. Kathleen Vogel, Chair If Wellesley Public Schools have a delayed Marlene Allen, Vice Chair Class Refunds opening, all COA programs WILL STILL Dianne Sullivan, Secretary Refunds will be issued when COA staff is notified START at their regularly scheduled time, unless Lisa Heyison prior to the start of the second scheduled class. you are informed otherwise. Additionally, Gerry Hume The refund amount will be equal to the total of information about class cancellations, Thomas Kealy the remaining classes. No exceptions will be made. delayed starts, etc. will be clearly stated on Penny Lawrence the outgoing voice mail message of the One-time Only Program Refund Council on Aging. Call 781-235-3961 after Tony Parker (less than $20.00) Full refund if you contact the Susan Rosefsky 8:00 a.m. to hear detailed information. COA one business day prior. Information will also be posted on our One-time Only Program Refund website at www.wellesleycoa.org. COA Board meeting dates (more than $20.00) Refund minus a $5.00 administrative fee if you notify the COA one Meetings take place at the Food/Beverages business day prior. Tolles Parsons Center All are welcome to enjoy coffee and tea on • Thursday, January 16 at 4:00 p.m. Day Trip Refund the first floor of the Tolles Parsons Center. Only beverages with lids are permitted on the • Thursday, February 20 at 4:00 p.m. Refund policies for day trips will be clearly stated on all publicity materials for each individual trip 2nd floor. * Additional meetings will be posted (e.g. COA newsletter, day trip flyer, and newspaper as needed. article).Therefore, refunds will be issued only Participant Photograph Policy Periodically, the COA photographs/videotapes Tolles Parsons Center when in compliance with the stated refund policy. program participants for promotional use. Unless Hours of Operation: Refund policies will always state, “no refund Monday through Friday issued after X date.” participants informs us of their desire not to be photographed, the COA will use photographs/ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Program Specific Refund Policy videotapes for promotional purposes The COA occasionally schedules events Please note that there may be a specific refund *These policies are subject to revision and will Wellesley Council on Aging secondaand/orry color palette trips with outside seconda ofry normallogo business hours. policy for a particular program. The specific policy information will be noted in the program description. be reviewed at least annually. 781.235.3961 www.wellesleycoa.org [email protected] Please Note: Although we make every effort to ensure that the information in our newsletter is accurate, there are times when we inadvertently leave something out or make an error, or information has changed since the publishing date. Please feel free to call us at (781) 235-3961 to verify any information. Page 2 CENTER CLOSINGS The Tolles Parsons Center will be closed and there will be no bus service on the following dates: Wednesday, January 1 - (New Year’s Day) • Monday, January 20 - (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Monday, February 17 - (Presidents’ Day) Continued from page 1 A third project is the installation of security cameras both outside Special Events the front door and in the fitness room that will live stream to special The Crystal Difference with Kimberley Lloyd O’Sullivan monitors in the staff area. This important safety improvement will Tuesday, January 7 allow us to monitor activity and immediately respond to anyone needing 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. assistance. We hope to have some of these projects completed before year-end with the rest being completed in January. Crystal offers exceptional travel experiences that make world exploration special in every way. Kimberley O’Sullivan at Zest 4 On another note, you have probably noticed we have set-up a jigsaw Adventure will show you some of the wonderful River Cruise puzzle table on the first floor, and we are happy to report that the first and Ocean Cruises Offered by Crystal. Kimberley is the CEO puzzle is done! We also have taken a survey on additional publications of Zest 4 Adventure! She is a local Wellesley resident who and periodicals you would like to see in the Mary Bowers Café and specializes in providing highly personalized Travel Coordination Lounge and we are tabulating the responses which were many and for people to enjoy unforgettable and luxurious world adventures. varied. Keep an eye out for some great new reads in the Café! She works directly with the client to create the most inclusive Please keep your suggestions coming – we love to hear from you to experience possible.